ikˈskyüzəbəl, (ˈ)ek|s- adjective
Etymology: Middle English, from Middle French, from Latin excusabilis, from excusare + -abilis -able
: capable of or fit for being excused, forgiven, justified, or acquitted of blame : pardonable
an excusable oversight
• ex·cus·able·ness -nə̇s noun -es